Seniors: Consider Adding These Five Vitamins to Your Daily Routine
Take just a moment and think of how your senior loved ones were feeling during your last visit. Were they full of energy, vigor and vim, ready to take life on with enthusiasm? Or were they lethargic, sluggish, complaining of …
Malnourished Seniors Who We May Think are Eating “Just Fine”
We all know that there is a difference between eating an apple and an apple fritter. Thirst can be quenched by a “Co-Cola” or a glass of grapefruit juice, but that doesn’t mean they are the same.
“Barbecue Chicken, Black-Eyed Peas and a Side of Okra – Order up!”
If you’re from Atlanta, you know food. Throughout Georgia, history and geography have combined to make our culinary traditions some of the most diverse and delightful in the country. Most people don’t even realize how unique our food culture is …
Can You Hear Me Now? A New Phone-Based Hearing Test for Seniors
As we age, some degree of hearing impairment is normal. In fact, as many as a third of senior Americans experience hearing impairment; however, most are hesitant to get their hearing tested, whether due to denial, fear, cost, etc.
How Seemingly Polite Ageism Affects Senior Health
When you think of ageism, you likely think of something negative, such as calling someone a derogatory term, like “geezer,” or “old man.” However, ageism often comes in a seemingly polite package as well. You’ve likely heard, or maybe even …
New Alzheimer’s Treatment Moves to Next Level of Testing
A new and potentially extremely beneficial Alzheimer’s treatment is about to move into its next level of testing. Recently, the National Institutes of Health announced that the experimental drug BPN14770 is poised to begin clinical trials on human subjects. BPN14770 …
Positive Aging Tips from the North Atlanta Home Care Experts
Far from the stereotypical picture of aging, which may once have included images of frailty, disability, and deteriorated health, new research points to evidence that turning around our state of mind can actually lead to a much more positive aging …
Regency Home Care Reveals The Holiday Surprise You DON’T Want to Unwrap
Coming home for the holidays is something we all long for, to be with the extended family we’re unable to see as much as we’d like. And although we may stay in touch with our loved ones from afar through …